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Oscars: Best Picture nominees

Michael Haneke directs the French film “Amour,” which tells of the love story between an elderly couple when their relationship is tested. Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva.

Directed by Ben Affleck, “Argo” tells the story of a 1980 CIA-Canadian operation to rescue American diplomatic personnel out of Iran. Starring: Ben Affleck, John Goodman and Bryan Cranston.

Benh Zeitlin directs the story of a young girl who learns about courage and love while coping with an ill father and threats to her bayou community. Starring: Quvenzhane Wallis, Dwight Henry and Levy Easterly.

Quentin Tarantino’s latest film features a slave-turned-bounty hunter trying to rescue his wife from a cruel plantation owner. Starring: Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio and Don Johnson.

The popular musical “Les Miserables” hit the big screen under the direction of Tom Hooper. Taking place in 19th-century France, Jean Valjean agrees to take care of Cosette, the daughter of factory worker Fantine. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried.

Ang Lee directs “Life of Pi,” which tells of a young man’s journey and unlikely friendship with a tiger after he is cast away following a storm at sea. Starring: Suraj Sharma and Irrfan Khan.

Steven Spielberg’s biographical film focuses on President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field

David O. Russell directs “The Silver Linings Playbook,” which tells the story of Pat Solitano, a former teacher who recently spent time in a mental institution. He meets a girl who has problems of her own. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert de Niro.